Adam Saupe had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Steve Letendre, the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at Fermata energy for episode #9. Dr. Letendre is a Regulatory & policy professional with over 25 years experience specializing in the value of distributed energy resources & the grid of the future. Steve holds his masters degree in Economics from Binghamton University & his PhD in Energy Policy from the University of Delaware. At Fermata Energy, he works to promote policies, regulations & wholesale market reforms that really unlock the value that V2G offers to the grid as well as to the customer. Dr. Letendre has published over 50 technical reports & articles which have been featured in numerous leading energy journals including the Electricity Journal.

Some highlights:

• Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology allows electric vehicles (EVs) to become an integrated part of the electric grid by using bidirectional chargers.
• V2G provides energy storage and flexibility to the grid, promoting a more decentralized and renewable energy future.
• EVs can be used to power homes and buildings during outages, reduce peak demand, and provide valuable services to the grid.
• The transition to a distributed grid is driven by a convergence of forces, including public policy, technology advancements, and economics.
• V2G technology has the potential to decarbonize the grid and support the transition to a clean energy future.

...and so much more!

Dr. Steve Letendre on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-letendre-phd/

Fermata Energy on the web:

www.fermataenergy.com